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Sobota Family History

Sobota Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Sorbian: from sobota ‘Saturday’

a name bestowed on or taken by someone who was born, baptized, or registered on a Saturday

typically one who converted to Christianity in adult life.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sobota family from?

You can see how Sobota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Sobota families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sobota's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sobota families in 1880.
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What did your Sobota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobota. 32% of Sobota men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sobota women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobota were Labor and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sobota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobota census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 853 immigration records available for the last name Sobota. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sobota. For the veterans among your Sobota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobota lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sobota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sobota in 1951 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobota ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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